Springtime in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs is marked every year by the heady scent of jasmine lacing the air, and gridlock on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. The reason for the uptick in coastal walkers? Sculpture by the Sea: the world’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition, which will light up the iconic coastal corner of the city again this spring.Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk from October 16 to November 2, 2026, marking 30 years since the exhibition first transformed the clifftops into one of the world's most spectacular outdoor galleries.
When the exhibition lands every year, more than 450,000 locals and visitors flock to the two-kilometre walk to admire dozens of large-scale sculptures by Australian and international artists, all set against the backdrop of Sydney's sparkling coastline. And the best part? It's completely free.
The milestone edition will also celebrate Japanese sculptor Keizo Ushio, who is set to chalk up his 50th Sculpture by the Sea exhibition after decades exhibiting in Bondi, Cottesloe and Denmark.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time devotee, we reckon it will be worth braving the crowds to check out this year’s display.
Looking for somewhere special for lunch post-browse? Check out our guide to the best restaurants in Bondi, or keep walking along the coastpath to Bronte for a very special meal at neighbourhood fave, Table Manners. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney...
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Sculpture by the Sea, the world’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition, is back in Sydney, transforming the clifftop trail into a spectacular outdoor gallery of more than 100 sculptures. It's on until November 2 and the exhibition welcomes people of all accessibility levels, with free private tours for people with disability available. Come on down!
The Great Graze is also back in Barangaroo this weekend, with 25 food stalls, pop-ups from local restaurant favourites, live music and harbourside dining. Expect native Australian flavours, First Nations food businesses and plenty of delicious things to graze on, with free entry on October 17 and 18. And keep an eye out for the crocodile roll.
After stellar reviews and sold-out shows in Melbourne, global smash-hit musical Six the Musical lands in Sydney this week, opening at Theatre Royal. The award-winning musical reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as pop stars in an electrifying 80-minute pop concert.
Some of the world’s most extraordinary nature photography is on display in Sydney, from a sawfish and sea turtle encounter to dramatic wildlife and otherworldly landscapes. The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition showcases the best images from more than 2,000 entries from around the world – it's on now at the Australian Museum, and it's free.
Feel like seeing a show? Check out the best ones to see this month in Sydney here.
Eating-wise, we’ve got you covered, with Time Out’s guide to Sydney’s best cafés, affordable eats and wine bars. Plus, check out Sydney's finest pubs.
Want to get outside? These are Sydney’s prettiest picnic spots, and we’ve rounded up a bunch of excellent walks too.
Hope you have a fun long weekend.
Weather not looking so hot? Check out our list of the best things to do indoors in Sydney.
